What age do you think you were most happy? Or maybe you feel it’s not come yet?

Definitely now . I am 54 with 5 Grandchildren 12 and under and have two daughters in their 30s. I've finally learnt who I am and have healthy boundaries and can say no thank you without justifying myself.
I love walks and a bit of travel and friends.
I attend art classes sometimes, well, occasionally and altho I don't have much money, I don't need much. To enjoy my company with a book or the radio and a little gardening. Bliss.
I have my grandchildren on a rota basis one at a time and love life. Finally !!

My late parents and their similar aged friend, discussed this a few years ago and said their late 60s/ early 70s - when both were retired but fit enough to enjoy their retirement, travel and GC.
I am not quite 67- but it’s nice to think my best years might be around the corner!

I forgot to say that life was busy and I had plenty of energy.

35 was a good age. Children getting older, more money, house, holidays, plenty of friends. You still have your looks and figure.

I’m still reading...and enjoying your responses.

I am nearly 80 and loved being 35. Life was extremely busy but I had the energy for everything

Now every day is a bonus but retirement has been great so far!

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During the mid to late 60s, loved the clothes, music, parties, no responsibilities. I’m 74 now and often think back to those carefree days. ???

I’m 75 and still waiting ! Long story. Too long to post on here.
3 adorable grandchildren, happy when I see them which is not often sadly.

Bugger 67, I was well worn out by then, definitely 24 for me a fantastic year

I was 67 up until a few months ago and I do think I was quite happy . I’m introverted and was glad that because of covid I didn’t have to see or speak to many people. My happiness took a dip exactly halfway into my 67th year because I caught covid and was hospitalised for 8 nights .
My recovery went well and I continue to be happy enough

My thirties. I'm afraid it's all been downhill since then.

Love reading all your answers, and thank you for them. Certainly gives me a lot to look forward to ?

grannyactivist

Drat it, I’ll be 68 tomorrow, so today is my last day as a 67 year old - I wish I’d known sooner this was my happiest year. ??

Actually I’m generally content, but I would say that my life has improved with each decade from my thirties onwards. As I approach my 70s I’m more aware that each moment is to be treasured and I ensure I spend as much time with my grandchildren as possible. I would like them to remember that they had a granny who loved them. I never really knew my paternal grandmother and my nana (mum’s mum) died when I was 19. I really hope I get to be around for another ten years so that the youngest has some memory of me.

It was just an average. Your personal age may not have happened yet ??

Gabrielle56

25! I'd just had my first DS. And I thought I was the happiest girl in the world with a lovely home fantastic handsome DH with good job, and the pièce de résistance-my beautiful new baby!!!
After that things just got from bad to worse.im 65 now and am disappointed every day-because I've yet again woken up.

I’m sad to read that Gabrielle. Maybe you could start your own thread about that. There are so many lovely people on here who could offer advice/ help, I’m sure. ?

Nannan2

15- 20.Definitely.and im a long way off 67 so thats depressing?Did he say HOW they came to that conclusion, that its so late in life? Because i doubt its just because they no longer have to work, as that could mean less income and more austerity for a lot of folk.?

No, my son often comes up with these little gems. I wonder he has time to work! I think it was an average. To be honest...reading all your responses, I can see how you would get to 67. Some of you were the really young years, which surprised me, others the other end.

I’m still reading...

Age 25 when I had my first longed for child. Ups and downs throughout my life though. 70 now.

I was 67 last year. So I really didn’t have the best year. I had a meniscus tear, high blood pressure issues, surgery with complications, flu, and shingles. All during a pandemic. I’ve definitely had better years.

I’d say from about 49 onwards for me. I’m 63 now. Four beautiful Grandchildren. a new partner on the scene and early retirement at 52.
Obviously a few ups and downs along the way but that’s just life.

Drat it, I’ll be 68 tomorrow, so today is my last day as a 67 year old - I wish I’d known sooner this was my happiest year. ??

Actually I’m generally content, but I would say that my life has improved with each decade from my thirties onwards. As I approach my 70s I’m more aware that each moment is to be treasured and I ensure I spend as much time with my grandchildren as possible. I would like them to remember that they had a granny who loved them. I never really knew my paternal grandmother and my nana (mum’s mum) died when I was 19. I really hope I get to be around for another ten years so that the youngest has some memory of me.

tictacnana

I’ll be 70 tomorrow. I was happiest when I left school and went to uni where I fitted in for the first time in my life. There have been many happy times since then, of course, but that was my first realisation of true happiness.

I felt exactly the same when I went to university @tictacnana and still have friends from that time. I was always the odd one out before that time and to some extent I still am, but have realised that is simply who I am. I've learnt to be happy in my own skin.

I was happy at 67, but since then we've downsized to be nearer to family and I'm equally happy now. I was particularly happy in my 30s when my children were small, but I think you just have to decide to be happy, or at least content with your lot.
It would be a shame to think about a time in the past as a golden time, feeling that my life now is in some way worse. There's always something to look forward to, to plan, to dream about.
One of the unhappiest people I knew was my aunt, who was always disappointed with her life.

25! I'd just had my first DS. And I thought I was the happiest girl in the world with a lovely home fantastic handsome DH with good job, and the pièce de résistance-my beautiful new baby!!!
After that things just got from bad to worse.im 65 now and am disappointed every day-because I've yet again woken up.

I dont think I have ever been really happy, a lot of very challenging things have happened almost continually throughout my life and I am defeated and exhausted? 67 is ten years away so if it gets better then thats something to look forward to ?